Connecticut Construction Litigation Ruling Garners Media Attention

The Connecticut Appellate Court’s upholding of a $16.8 million jury verdict in favor of the owners of Party Depot in litigation arising from the construction of a commercial building addition in Danbury, Connecticut, (John Girolametti, Jr., et al. v. James R. Larrabee et al., 238 Conn. App. 1 (2026)) has garnered significant media attention. Brian Donnell, a partner at Barclay Damon, served as lead counsel for the plaintiffs. 

The following articles have been published since the ruling was delivered:

• Law360, “Conn. Panel Mostly Affirms $16.8M Building Permit Verdict” (subscription required)
• Connecticut Law Tribune, “Court Affirms $16 Million Verdict Against Danbury” (subscription required)
• Danbury News-Times, “Danbury to Appeal $16.8 Million Verdict in Party Depot’s Construction Project” (subscription required)
• NBC Connecticut, “‘You Can’t Fight City Hall’ or Can You? Danbury Business Win in Decade-Long Lawsuit With City Upheld”

Click here to read Barclay Damon’s press release about the appellate court’s decision.